Prime time for Chateauneuf-du-Pape

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Chateauneuf-du-Pape is France's oldest official appellation, its red wines offer both power and grace and historic landmarks such as the ruins of Clos des Papes abound in this winemaking region. The changes made by the present generation, which has modernized its approach to optimize vineyards, at Chateauneuf are discussed.

Wine and wine making, Wine making

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Northern Rhone 2005 and 2006: After an inconsistent 2004, the region is back in form, excelling with its two latest vintages

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The Northern Rhone region is all set to satisfy consumers with excellent 2005 and 2006 vintages, after an inconsistent 2004 vintage. Profiles and evaluations of important estates and domains of some vignerons of Northern Rhone are presented.

Description and travel, Rhone Valley

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Southern Rhone's watershed vintage: a retrospective tasting of 1998 Chateauneuf-du-Pape

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A repeat tasting of some 1998 Chateauneuf-du-Pape wines that confirms the excellence which marked the Southern Rhone's watershed vintage is presented.

Personal narratives, Wine tasting, Personal account

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